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Best portable monitors 2024: Displays that go with you
For the ultimate in flexibility, a portable monitor lets you take your workspace with you, whether on a business trip, out in the field, or just relocating to another room.
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This tiny Raspberry Pi-powered Dell PC just sent me back to the 90s
A designer lovingly recreated a classic beige box PC in miniature on YouTube, right down to the stickers and CD-ROM volume wheel.
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Don't miss this RTX-powered Acer gaming laptop for an absurdly low $700
The Acer Nitro V is a lot more affordable right now with Best Buy selling it for just $700.
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The Raspberry Pi 5 is even more affordable with its new 2GB model
This new 2GB variant of the Raspberry Pi 5 doesn't lose anything important and costs $50 flat.
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Get full-bars Wi-Fi signal everywhere in your home for just $13
The TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender can patch up Wi-Fi dead zones in your home and it's only $13.30 each at Amazon right now.
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Zotac's take on the Steam Deck includes OLED screen, built-in kickstand
The Zotac Zone has an OLED screen, kickstand, Hall effect sticks, and dual touchpads. But when can you buy one? And for how much?
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Norton Antivirus Plus review: A slim suite for digital minimalists
Norton Antivirus Plus provides solids basics of online protection without any extra fluff—ideal for those avoiding unnecessary, expensive excess.
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5 awesome back-to-school deals on Samsung laptops
Looking to buy a new laptop for school? Samsung has some killer back-to-school sales on laptops worth picking up.
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Microsoft blocks trick that lets you install Windows 11 on older PCs
A popular trick that lets you install Windows 11 on older PCs with incompatible hardware will soon stop working.
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Has my PC been hacked? 5 ways to detect virus attacks, step-by-step
Your computer was running fine a moment ago, but now applications are stalling and you're inundated with ads. This step-by-step guide will help you identify the type of attack as well as provide the solution.
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HP Omnibook X review: Snapdragon does most of the heavy lifting
The HP Omnibook X is an effective laptop and makes decent use of its Snapdragon processor to run for hours on end, but it’s not setting itself dramatically apart and skimps in other areas enough that it just doesn’t stand out.
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4 ad blockers that still work with Chrome
The popular uBlock Origin will stop working in Chrome soon, but there are options that will keep going under the new standards.
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Charge your Apple Watch while wearing it with this $30 band
The PowerBand is a comfortable, highly adjustable Apple Watch band that doubles as a charger.
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Last chance to get a Costco Membership before the price hike, and this one comes with a $20 shop card
Costco is raising membership prices on September 1, but you still have time to get a 1-Year Gold Star Membership for $60, and it comes with a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card*.
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Turn your sleep stress into easy dreaming with this AI-powered sleep tracker
The Go2sleep 3 monitors your sleep patterns and vitals to give you AI-backed recommendations on how to improve your sleep quality.
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Windows bug? AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs perform better on admin accounts
You can eke out more performance from AMD's latest CPU generation, but the drawbacks aren't worth it.
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An AirTag-like tracker for wallets so you'll never lose yours again—genius!
The KeySmart SmartCard is a slim, versatile tracker that fits in your wallet, works with Apple’s Find My network, and offers wireless charging for just $34.95.
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Best laptops for engineering students 2024: Expert picks and advice
Models from Dell, Acer, Lenovo, and HP make up our picks for the best laptops for engineering students available today.
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Gamer breaks world record with 444 consoles connected to one TV
A gamer from Saudi Arabia can now add this world record to his sprawling console collection.
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Microsoft's PowerToys Workspaces will organize your apps, just so
If you like everything neatly organized, the upcoming PowerToys Workspaces for Windows is for you: It will launch apps in a specific arrangement you set, and even with specific files, too.
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This guy crammed desktop gaming parts into a laptop — and it didn't explode
YouTuber Socket Science made a passable gaming laptop with AMD desktop parts, a 3D-printed body, and lots of hard work.
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This $130 portable monitor is on sale for an absurdly low $60
The 15.6-inch Arzopa portable monitor is currently on sale for 54% off on Amazon.
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Windows can finally make fatter FAT32 drives, up to 2TB in size
Up until now, Windows capped out at 32GB when formatting drives using FAT32.
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These PC games reignited my faith in community after years of toxicity
Toxic behavior has led most gamers to expect the worst in gaming communities. But these two games are restoring faith.
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The ROG Ally is $200 off at Best Buy right now
Asus' ROG Ally is the best handheld for on-the-go Windows gaming — and the beefier Ryzen Z1 Extreme version is on sale for $500 today.
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10 terrific back-to-school deals on Lenovo laptops
Looking to pick up a new laptop for school? Lenovo laptops are on sale for up to 68% off right now.
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Avira Prime review: Comprehensive, user-friendly antivirus
Avira Prime is a simple, easy-to-understand antivirus suite that includes numerous features.
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Sandbox, one of Windows' best features, is getting even better
Windows Sandbox, which works very nicely in conjunction with a VPN to secure your PC, is receiving some key improvements in a Windows test build.
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Why are gaming laptops so expensive? We break it down
These factors contribute to why gaming laptops cost so much and why they're more expensive than their gaming PC counterparts.
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6 simple tweaks that maximize your SSD's performance
Use these tips and tweaks to boost your SSD's speed and wring every last drop of performance out of it.
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How to choose the right laptop for your college major: A comprehensive guide
Looking to pick up a laptop for your specific college major? You've come to the right spot! Whether you're going into engineering or graphic design, we'll guide you every step of the way.
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Oh, damn! Word and Outlook can crash when you type
Microsoft has fixed an earlier issue: Three Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Outlook, and OneNote) could crash by just doing something as simple as typing in them.
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The FTC is ready to crack down on fake reviews
New rules officially ban fake reviews, fake review SEO sites, buying fake followers, trying to purge negative reviews, and more — with fines of over $50,000 for infractions.
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This Viewsonic USB-C monitor is a huge steal at just $70
Looking for a monitor with USB-C video support at the absolute lowest price possible? This Woot refurbished deal is just for you.
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Which VPN protocol should you use? It makes a big difference
VPN protocols provide the foundation for a private, encrypted connection and taking the time to choose the best option will optimize your speed and security while online.
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Hot deal alert! This Staples office chair is just $50 right now
The Cartwright office chair is comfortable, adjustable, functional, and currently 58% off at Staples.
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HiDock H1 review: A disappointing USB-C dock, but with big potential
The HiDock H1 is largely unique: It's designed almost as a speakerphone, with AI transcription capabilities that supplement its role as a USB-C docking station. It delivers a lot, but still leaves you wanting more.
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How to get Office 365 for dirt cheap as a student
When Google Docs won’t cut it, you can find ways to use Microsoft Office for well under asking price.
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Buying a laptop? Wait! This alternative might actually be better for you
If you don't need the portability of a laptop, here's something that gets you more for your money.
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7 hidden Ring app settings that make your smart home even better
Ring video doorbells and security cams are renowned for their ease of use, but you must go deep into the Ring app to unlock every feature. We'll show you how.
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Discover how Microsoft made ChatGPT old news
Only letters, numbers and hyphens are allowed. Other characters will be stripped automatically.
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Grammarly enters the AI content war with a new anti-cheating tool
Grammarly has debuted Grammarly's newest tool provides a detailed breakdown of whether words are original, AI-generated, or otherwise.
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Surfshark releases first transparency report in bid to enhance user trust
Surfshark has begun releasing quarterly transparency reports to bolster its accountability to user privacy.
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Whoa! This $60 high-capacity power bank is on sale for just $27
The Baseus 30,000mAh power bank is over half off between a steep discount and a handy Amazon coupon code.
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There's a sneaky way to make your passwords more secure: emojis 👍
Here's a creative tip that can instantly boost the complexity of your passwords without making them harder to memorize.
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Best wireless keyboards 2024: Top Bluetooth and USB models
You’re not using the crummy keyboard that came with your PC, are you? Are you? We hand-tested these wireless models to find better options for your daily driver.
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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2024: Watch from wherever you are
Netflix doesn't like VPNs, but these services promise not to chill on Netflix compatibility.
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Take $400 off this 24-core, RTX-powered HP Omen gaming laptop
This gaming laptop is a beefy boi, packing a 24-core processor and a 16-inch screen. It's on sale for a grand at Best Buy right now.
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Windows 11 finally fixes BitLocker BSODs while adding new features
The latest cumulative update for Windows 11 fixes a notable crash error and bundles together several OS improvements.
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